Best Drain Cleaning Pros in Nashville
#1
Dave's Plumbing & Rooter
5Drain Cleaning: 95/100
“exceptionally thorough job in unclogging house drains”
#2Strong Hire
Avantel Plumber of Nashville TN
5Drain Cleaning: 70/100
“They came out to Hermitage and cleared it quickly without making a mess. What I liked most was how straightforward and respectful the plumber was. No unnecessary upselling.”
#3Strong Hire
Mr Rooter Plumbing of Franklin
5Drain Cleaning: 70/100
“Mr. Kozul was so knowledgeable about the drainage issues we had. He diagnosed the problems and fixed them quick.”
All Drain Cleaning Pros in Nashville
Dave's Plumbing & Rooter
5·71 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Strengths
Exceptional emergency response: 4 of 5 reviewers specifically…
Consistently fair pricing: 2 reviewers explicitly praise…
Thorough workmanship on major jobs: Reviewer with post-icestorm…
Actual 24-hour emergency availability: Unlike 'big guys' offering…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Avantel Plumber of Nashville TN
5·16 reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Emergency and burst-pipe calls answered fast across Madison and…
Honest diagnostics without upselling on water heater and drain…
Workmanship called out specifically in 4 of 21 reviews
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Mr Rooter Plumbing of Franklin
5·114 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Drain-cleaning evidence cited in 2 of 5 reviews…
Repeat-customer relationship documented: same tech ('Drazan')…
Cost flagged as reasonable in 2 of 5 reviews…
Concerns
Sample skews short and generic
24/7 Emergency Plumber Nashville
5·17 reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle Verified
Proceed with care5.0Google
Strengths
3 AM dispatch documented, plus an explicit Gulch sewage-backup…
Hidden-leak detection in Antioch identified the source early…
Concerns
Several recent reviews follow a near-identical template…
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Doctor Drips Plumbing - Nashville
4.9·460 reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Owner Jance personally cited as responsive and honest across…
Same-day and Saturday water-heater installs called out…
Tech Robbie noted for explaining options before work (pressure…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
615 Plumbing
4.6·1.1k reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.6Google
Strengths
Tech Nick same-day-resolved an underlying issue;
Re-plumbed shower during remodel and fixed 30-psi water pressure…
Concerns
Advertised 24/7 service did not honor a Christmas-Day emergency…
Higher-than-quoted diagnostic fees reported, with one reviewer…
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
4.8·9.7k reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
After-hours plumbing handled at 11:30 PM with a toilet swap…
Whole-house iron-pipe replacement completed cleanly with…
Cross-trade rescheduling (HVAC to electrical) handled by…
Concerns
Multiple allegations of being lied to about scope and pricing,…
Door/stair installation damage during HVAC install required…
Water-pressure diagnostic and quote ballooned to $2K+ with poor…
Pricing called 'overpriced' twice the worth in repeat-customer…
Smooth Saling Plumbing & Water Heater Replacement
5·304 reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle Verified
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Emergency water-heater quote beat by $500+ vs.
Returned to fix a second water-main leak at no charge instead of…
Tech Alex named for labeling components on whole-house filtration…
Concerns
Emergency no-show during a winter holiday when promised
Pricing not based on time
CORE Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
5·47 reviews·
5 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Owner Rick fields late-night calls and prioritizes property…
Burst-pipe repair completed in under an hour (1 of 1…
Tech Gerardo persisted to find hidden pinhole leak in oddly…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Nashville Plumbing and Drain Services
4.5·22 reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.5Google
Strengths
Sub-hour repair turnaround mentioned (bathroom faucet fixed in…
No-upsell pricing explicitly called out (fair_pricing=1,…
Concerns
1 of 18 reviews reports the phone number forwards through…
Phone routing reported as going to call-center loops by one…
100 Percent Plumbing
5·252 reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Diagnosed low-water-pressure issue that other plumbers gave up on
Weekend Yelp inquiry returned in under a minute after midnight,…
Reasonable pricing repeatedly cited
Concerns
One 4-star reviewer noted bathroom left dirty after a toilet…
Jack Ward & Sons Plumbing Company
4.4·130 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.4Google
Strengths
Sunday-morning emergency response during Christmas weekend…
Tech Kenneth solved a 10-year leak mystery;
Concerns
Driver reportedly flipped off another motorist after cutting them…
Repeat-visit pattern: 4 visits + $2,600 on one job with the…
Pricing/process complaints: 30-second quote then assigned tech…
Busy Bee Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning
4.9·1.5k reviews·
5 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day calls answered with high volume (same-day-plumber…
Workmanship cited 20 times
Saturday-night water heater installs documented, plus no-charge…
Concerns
$6,000 water heater install that needed repeated repairs and a…
Manager allegedly called a customer 'deadbeat' and threatened to…
Multiple reviewers describe $400–$580 charges for what they…
Late-day no-shows reported (5:50pm cancel of a 10–6 window) and a…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.7·787 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
Avoid4.7Google
Strengths
After-hours water-heater rupture handled within an hour with…
Battery-backup sump-pump install with feature walkthrough cited…
Free thorough diagnostics noted in repeat customer experiences
Concerns
Customer alleges insurance company described Roto-Rooter's…
Surprise post-service fees added on top of quoted…
Tech reportedly walked out without finishing kitchen-sink work…
12 expensive mentions and recurring surprise-fee complaints,…
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Nashville
4.9·511 reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Fast response cited 19 times in 100 analyzed reviews;
Repeat-request technicians (Robert, Drazon, Sandro) named by name…
Honest no-charge calls when problem self-resolves before tech…
Concerns
Isolated diagnosis-quality complaint: shower-leak quoted at…
Common Drain Cleaning Scenarios
Kitchen Drain Clog
Grease buildup, food debris, and soap scum can completely block kitchen drains. A professional snake or hydro-jet clears the line fast.
Main Sewer Line Backup
Multiple drains backing up at once signals a main line problem. This is urgent — sewage can flood your home if not addressed quickly.
Bathroom Drain Blockage
Hair, soap, and mineral buildup in shower and tub drains. Slow drains that don't respond to plunging need professional clearing.
Floor Drain Backup
Basement or laundry room floor drains backing up often indicate a deeper sewer issue that needs camera inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does drain cleaning cost in Nashville, TN?
Drain cleaning in Nashville typically costs $150-$450 depending on the severity and location of the clog. Main sewer line cleaning runs $200-$600. Hydro-jetting for stubborn blockages can cost $350-$900. Always get a written estimate before work begins.
How long does professional drain cleaning take?
Most drain cleaning jobs in Davidson County take 30 minutes to 2 hours. A simple kitchen or bathroom drain clog can be cleared in under an hour. Main sewer line work or hydro-jetting may take longer, especially if camera inspection is needed first.
When is a clogged drain an emergency?
A clogged drain is an emergency when sewage is backing up into your home, multiple drains are affected simultaneously, or water is rising and could cause flooding. Single slow drains can usually wait for a same-day appointment.
Can I get same-day drain cleaning in Nashville?
Yes — most drain cleaning pros serving Nashville and Davidson County offer same-day service. For true emergencies like sewer backups, many can dispatch within 30-60 minutes. Check which plumbers below are rated highest for responsiveness.
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